CVE-2018-17282: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 20, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Exiv2 v0.26. The function Exiv2::DataValue::copy in value.cpp has a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2=0.26

Event History

Sep 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Sep 24, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17282?

CVE-2018-17282 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service from a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How does CVE-2018-17282 affect Exiv2?

CVE-2018-17282 affects Exiv2 v0.26 by introducing a NULL pointer dereference that can lead to application crashes.

3

How do I fix CVE-2018-17282?

To fix CVE-2018-17282, upgrade Exiv2 to a version later than v0.26 where this vulnerability has been addressed.

4

What versions of Exiv2 are vulnerable to CVE-2018-17282?

The vulnerable version specified in CVE-2018-17282 is Exiv2 v0.26.

5

Can CVE-2018-17282 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-17282 can potentially be exploited remotely if malicious input is processed by Exiv2 v0.26.

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